Avocado, guava, jaboticaba, mango and starfruit — though their flavors are exotic, they can easily be grown here in the home garden. These tropicals tolerate temperatures to around 27 degrees ...

If you are ready to venture into the world of exotic tropical fruit, consider planting a tree from the annonaceae or custard-apple family. Several tasty species are available and grow well here in ...

A trip to tropical and subtropical -regions of Peru was very enlightening in some unexpected ways. By visiting these places, ...

We all enjoy apples, pears, plums, oranges and other fruits that are commonly available in our grocery stores, but there are many other less familiar fruits. This topic was prompted by the upcoming ...

THE GARDEN: A sprawling citrus and tropical fruit garden surrounding a 1940s cottage in Jefferson Parish THE GARDENER: Ron Rosato, a New Orleans native, veteran citrus grower and Catholic deacon whose ...

Even though the sun doesn’t always shine in Grow a Garden, the conditions are still perfect for farming a range of Tropical Plants that thrive in a jungle climate. Sometimes, a new event NPC will ask ...

Pineapples are a versatile fruit that can be used as an ingredient in salads, desserts and even as a controversial pizza topping. Sadly for those longing for a taste of the tropical, this fruit is ...

The tropical hibiscus bloom period lasts for several months, which ensures your yard will be beautiful all summer long. (Ellis Lucia) Tropical plants play an important role in New Orleans summer ...